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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.77, 71.48 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.77, 71.48 and 45.83 is: 68.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.77 : 71.48 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.77/71.48 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.77x = 71.48 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.77x = 3,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276.22/47.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.59

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